‘Irrestible’: Reconsidering my thoughts on Instagram in the age of distraction

It’s been almost 2 years since I wrote ‘Instagram is where the heart is’ and my feelings and theories towards the social network platform, have undoubtedly changed.

The astounding pace at which these platforms have taken root in young peoples’ lives, and consequently altering behaviour, has become apparent. I personally believe it has become a pertinent topic that needs addressing. Subsequently, it is not just the concerning impact on behaviour, but the wider implications of intimacy, imagination and identity are at stake.